Earn up to $4,000.
Get up to $4,000 in cash when you open and fund a Firstrade Brokerage account. Enjoy $0 commission trades and $0 options contract fees on our award-winning platform.
Promotion period: December 13 - Jan 17, 2023.
The Best Deal for Options Traders.
$0 Commission & $0 Contract Fees.
Roll with the Markets.
Manage your covered calls with ease with Rolling Options , now on the Firstrade app.
One Platform, Unlimited Opportunities.
Invest in Stocks, Options, Mutual Funds, Fixed Income and Crypto, all in one place.
Secure your Retirement with an Absolutely No-Fee IRA.
All the Investment Products You Need.
Diversify your portfolio with a wide selection of investment products, all commission-free.
Stocks/ETFs.
Trade stocks listed on the NYSE, AMEX, Nasdaq or the Over-the-Counter (OTC) markets.
Options.
Hedge your portfolio with options at $0 commission and $0 contract fees.
Crypto.
Buy and sell over 30 coins including Bitcoin and Shiba with no fees.
Mutual Funds.
Choose from over 11,000 Mutual Funds and create a professionally managed portfolio.
Choose an account type that's right for you.
Brokerage Account.
Build your family's wealth with an Individual or Joint brokerage account. This type of account gives you access to a wide selection of asset types.
Retirement (IRA)
Save taxes now or later and accumulate retirement savings with a Traditional, Roth or Rollover IRA.
Why Choose Firstrade?
Always first with innovative trading technology, analytics, education and customer service since 1985.
Straightforward Pricing.
Put your money into your investment, not fees.
$0 Commission Trades.
$0 Options contract fees.
No minimums, No inactivity fees.
Other fees may apply. See our pricing page for more details.
Powerful Trading Platforms.
Our customizable trading platforms let you manage your account and trade from your desktop, iPad or mobile phone.
Serious investors can unlock investing opportunities with OptionsWizard, our professional-grade options analytics tool.
Explore Trade Ideas.
Discover investing opportunities with real-time news and premium research provided by Morningstar, OptionsPlay, Briefing.com, Zacks & more.
Read analyst reports & see when companies report earnings. Browse upcoming IPOs Get daily bullish and bearish trading ideas and weekly income reports Instant options strategies based on various market outlooks.
Safe and Secure.
Two factor authentication offers an extra layer of security for your Firstrade account.
Account Protection.
Your account is insured by SIPC for up to $500,000. Firstrade has been serving investor for more than 37 years and is a member of FINRA and SIPC.
Extended-Hours Trading.
React to market news during pre-market and after-market hours sessions with extended hours trading from 8am – 8pm ET.
Learn to Invest Smarter.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned trader, Firstrade provides you with resources to improve your investing knowledge.
Free options trading courses for beginner & experienced traders Full options trading video library to jump start your education Live trading events with professional investment strategists.
Customer Support.
Our customer support representatives are ready to assist you via phone and email.
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Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. All investments involve risk and losses may exceed the principal invested. Past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Firstrade is a discount broker that provides self-directed investors with brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice.
Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Options trading privileges are subject to Firstrade review and approval. Please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure and the Supplement before you begin trading options.
ETF trading involves risks. Before investing in an ETF, be sure to carefully consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. ETF Information and Disclosure.
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Online trades are $0 for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds. See our Pricing page for detailed pricing of all security types offered at Firstrade. All prices listed are subject to change without notice.
Crypto trading on Firstrade platforms is served by Firstrade Crypto LLC and offered through APEX Crypto. Cryptocurrency execution and custody services are provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849) through a software licensing agreement between Apex Crypto LLC and Firstrade Crypto LLC. Cryptocurrencies are not securities and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss and there can be significant volatility in the price of cryptocurrencies. The value of cryptocurrencies may fluctuate, and, as a result, clients may lose more than their original investment. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor, please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved before trading.
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